NHTSA Recall 05V011000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V011000; Date: Jan. 21, 2005
The fuel lines may be cut resulting in fuel spillage and in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Collins Bantam; 2003 Collins Bantam; 2004 Collins Bantam; 2005 Collins Bantam; 2002 Collins Super Bantam; 2003 Collins Super Bantam; 2004 Collins Super Bantam; 2005 Collins Super Bantam
Component: Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 108
Recall Summary:
Certain 2002 thru 2005 collins bantam and super bantam school buses manufactured between September 18, 2002, and January 17, 2005. The protective rubber parts that cover the fuel lines to prevent contact with metal edges may be missing.
How to Fix:
Customers will be notified to take their buses to an authorized dealer for free repair. Dealers will inspect the fuel lines and install the protective rubber covering should it be missing. If the fuel lines are damaged, dealers will replace the fuel lines free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2005. Owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 21, 2005
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